embossed plate printer

embossed plate printer

[em¦bäst ¦plāt ′print·ər]

(computer science)

In character recognition, a data preparation device which accomplishes printing by allowing a raised character behind the paper to push the paper against the printing ribbon in front of the paper.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.